By following the concept of one country, two systems, you don't swallow me up nor I you.
– Deng Xiaoping
Do not debate! is one of my inventions.
– Deng Xiaoping
It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice.
– Deng Xiaoping
Poverty is not socialism. To be rich is glorious.
– Deng Xiaoping
Reform is China's second revolution.
– Deng Xiaoping
Seek truth from facts.
– Deng Xiaoping
The United States brags about its political system, but the President says one thing during the election, something else when he takes office, something else at midterm and something else when he leaves.
– Deng Xiaoping
Young leading cadres have risen up by helicopter. They should really rise step by step.
– Deng Xiaoping
Keep a cool head and maintain a low profile. Never take the lead - but aim to do something big.